Question

The sum of x and y is eleven, their difference is five, what is the value of x and y?

Answer 1

x = 8

y = 3

Explanation:

x + y = 11

x - y = 5 Subtract

2x = 16

x = 16/2

x = 8

x + y = 11 Substitute x = 8

8 + y = 11 Subtract 8 from both sides

8-8+y =11-8

y = 3